China Dominates Azerbaijan’s Electric Vehicle Market

China Dominates Azerbaijan’s Electric Vehicle Market

Eurasianet Eurasianet is an independent news organization that covers news from and about the South Caucasus and Central Asia, providing on-the-ground reporting and critical perspectives on… More Info Premium Content By Eurasianet – Mar 30, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT Chinese manufacturers have captured a significant share of Azerbaijan’s electric vehicle market, driven by competitive pricing and government incentives that favor EV adoption. Major Chinese companies like BYD are investing hea...
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Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffs

Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffs

By  RUSS BYNUM Updated : , ,   ELLABELL, Ga. (AP) — Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia on Wednesday by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year. The news came as President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on auto imports at the White House. Hyundai will be spared from those tariffs on its U.S.-made vehicles. Trump praised the South Korean automaker on Monday, saying it...
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Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump talks tariffs

Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump talks tariffs

ELLABELL, Ga. — Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia on Wednesday by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year. The news came as President Donald Trump planned to announce tariffs on auto imports at the White House. Hyundai will be spared from those tariffs on its U.S.-made vehicles. Trump praised the South Korean automaker on Monday, saying its American investments are “a...
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PCNGi, AMAC Partner On CNG Tricycle Pilot Program To Empower Abuja Youths

PCNGi, AMAC Partner On CNG Tricycle Pilot Program To Empower Abuja Youths

PCNGi, in partnership with AMAC and NATOMORAS, hands over two (2) CNG-powered tricycles to youths in the FCT. Says initiative demonstrates its commitment to delivering affordable, eco-friendly transportation alternatives. PCNGi adds that this pilot initiative represents a strategic step in Nigeria’s clean energy transition. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has handed over two (2) CNG-powered tricycles to the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Rider...
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Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows

Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows

European sales of Tesla electric vehicles tumbled 49% in the first two months of the year even as overall sales of EVs grew FRANKFURT, Germany — European sales of Tesla electric vehicles tumbled 49% in the first two months of the year compared with a year earlier even as overall sales of EVs grew, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. There have been complaints about an aging lineup of vehicles from Tesla and also a significant backlash against CEO Elon Mus...
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Higher prices drag electric vehicles’ registrations

Higher prices drag electric vehicles’ registrations

Home Companies Updated – March 24, 2025 at 08:48 AM. | Mumbai State governments have started to impose road and other taxes on EVs, leading to price increases across the country. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B EV adoption has slowed following the reduction in electric vehicle subsidies and a nationwide price surge, . This downward trend is evident in the decreasing registration numbers recorded last year, a pattern that persists into 2025. According to data from Vahan, which tracks veh...
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Electric tricycles empower women in rural Zimbabwe

Electric tricycles empower women in rural Zimbabwe

Anna Bhobho, a 31-year-old housewife from rural Zimbabwe, arrives at market, her electric tricycle laden with tomatoes. Bhobho was once a silent observer in her home, excluded from financial and family decision-making in the deeply patriarchal society. Today, she is a driver of change in her village, thanks to an electric tricycle she now owns and uses to deliver crops for farmers in Wedza district, about 150 kilometers (nearly 100 miles) from Harare. In many parts of rural sub-Saharan Africa, w...
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Foxconn Will Manufacture Mitsubishi Electric Vehicles

Foxconn Will Manufacture Mitsubishi Electric Vehicles

Taiwan’s Foxconn is close to a deal with Mitsubishi Motors to produce electric vehicles, which is a significant move for the iPhone supplier’s efforts to break into the automotive industry. People familiar with the matter said the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer is set to announce a deal in the coming weeks to produce electric vehicles for Japanese automaker Mitsubishi, allowing the latter to expand its range of lower-priced models. Bringing in a contract electronics manu...
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FG unveils hybrid electric vehicle charging station in Abuja 

FG unveils hybrid electric vehicle charging station in Abuja 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The federal government ,on Thursday through the Energy Commission of Nigeria, ECN has commissioned its Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging Station, situated in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The Director General of the agency, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi ENSE, in his address at the occasion, informed the gathering that the project is an Electric Vehicle Charging Station designed for sustainable running, to stand the test of time. According to him,”it is a 5.5kilowatt Solar...
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FG to Disburse N400bn Gas Fund to Beneficiaries in 2 Weeks

FG to Disburse N400bn Gas Fund to Beneficiaries in 2 Weeks

Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo FG to Disburse N400bn Gas Fund to Beneficiaries in 2 Weeks Your browser does not support the video tag. The Federal Government has said that it is going to provide another N400bn gas infrastructure fund to beneficiaries of the scheme in the next two weeks. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, disclosed this during the ground-breaking ceremony of the 10MMSCF CNG Mother Station facility at Esit Eket Local Government Area o...
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